Early in my career, a manager told me, “Don’t ask for a raise—if you’re good, they’ll notice.” Spoiler: They did not notice. I worked late, took on extra projects, and waited… and waited. Meanwhile, a male colleague with less experience asked for a raise after six months—and got it. Another classic? “Just work hard, and everything will fall into place.” In finance, we know that’s not how it works. You have to advocate for yourself. What’s the worst career advice you’ve ever received? And what’s the real advice you wish someone had told you earlier?

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“Just work hard and they’ll notice” is the biggest lie in finance. The people getting promoted are the ones asking for more, not waiting to be noticed. If you don’t advocate for yourself, no one else will.

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Can’t agree more!

were you producing? Why do people ask for raises? I never understood that. I’ve never had to ask for a raise, I was noticed.

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